(References are links to my study on the Book of Revelation)
Previously, I set the scene regarding the horrible history that the Jewish people had suffered through the ages. I also described the role that the Jews had in the crucifixion of Jesus, thinking He was just another “false” Messiah. I also mentioned variations of “replacement theology” that purport to un-seat the Jews as the “chosen people of God”.
If the Jews are still the chosen of God, what role will they play since they obviously still reject Jesus as having come as the Messiah? Perhaps I can shed some light on this.
The sound you are listening to is an actual recording of the members of the Knesset (Israeli legislature) as they sing the Israel National Anthem (“Hatikvah” ) immediately following the declaration of their new State in 1948.
There are four major things that are dependent upon the Jewish people:
| To receive & write God’s Word – Moses (Torah), prophets, all Old & New Testament writers |
| To serve as the human family (line) of the Messiah (shown in over 300 prophesies) |
| To protect and preserve the purity of God’s Word – secured writings, Dead Sea scrolls, etc. |
| To bring the world to God (through the 144,000 in the end time) – yet to occur |
As mentioned earlier, the Jews’ hearts had been hardened as a result of the “Jesus situation”. Although that was (is) their choice, that obviously prepares them for their role in the End Time. From my teaching on the subject, the Christians (“the Church”) are removed from the earth in Rev. 4:1. That leaves no one here to preach the Gospel message to those who were “left behind”. Angels are forbidden to do so.
As shown in Rev.7: 4-8, the Jews, who have been in the “background” for so long, are now brought forward in the form of 144,000 individuals (12,000 from each of the twelve tribes of Israel) who in effect become “super Billy Grahams”. They are super-naturally protected, allowing them to cover the earth with the Gospel message, and many people are saved; converted to Christianity.
The unfortunate part of this is that many (most) who are left behind and become Christians during this period of tribulation will be executed (martyred) for their beliefs. In Rev. 14: 1-5 the 144,000 who were shown in Chapter 7 are now with Jesus in Heaven (obviously martyred as well), awaiting the return of Jesus to the earth. They and all the “dead in Christ” will come with Him.
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So, the Jews, who have purposely been “out of sight” for centuries will now come forward and carry on the work of God with such power and resolve as has never been seen before!
As we have seen since the formation of the State of Israel in 1948 – one of the tiniest nations of the world – they obviously have the hand of God on them. Even though their foes have attempted a number of times to destroy them and, even today continue to try, the State of Israel is victorious. God is faithful to His people and their enemies cannot have victory over Israel. Don’t count the Jews out; in time they will arise and be re-affirmed as the unquestionable “Chosen People of God” and worshipers of Jesus, who is THE Messiah!
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You need to read the complete End of Days teaching. And, from the closing of that teaching:
“If you are not sure of where you will be in this “End Time” scenario – if you have never accepted Jesus as YOUR Lord and Savior, or have turned away from Him – there is still an opportunity for you to establish a lasting (eternal) relationship with Him! Please read this – it can guide you to Christ: Plan of Salvation !
Do it SOON – time is short!“
I always love to study about Israel and the Jews. They are very much in God’s heart, as well as His eyes. I just hope America supports them.